The Schizophrenia Society is proud to announce that we are again taking applications for the Eli Lilly Scholarship 2011 from any eligible Saskatchewan Residents. Scholarship application form 2011

The Goal of the Scholarship offered by Eli Lilly Canada, is to help persons acquire the educational and vocational skills necessary to reintegrate into society, secure jobs and regain their lives.

Eligibility:

To be eligible for consideration for the scholarship, applicants must:

• Be diagnosed with a mental illness (e.g. schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, bipolar disorder)
• Be receiving medical treatment for the disease, including medication and psychiatric care
• An eligible person may apply every year for this scholarship but applications from new persons will be given higher priority.
• Complete an application package that includes:

1. A completed application form Scholarship application form 2011
2. A letter (no more than 3 double-spaced typed pages)
3. Recommendation letters from 2 references

Eligible programs include:

The scholarship is designed to offer financial assistance for a wide range of educational opportunities in which students work to attain a certificate or degree from an accredited institution.

·     High School equivalency programs

·     Community College, Trade or Vocational School programs

·     Bachelor or Graduate degrees

Non-credit, online or home study courses are not covered under the scholarship. 

Criteria:

The application will be judged by the following criteria:

• Completion of applicant requirements
• Be a Saskatchewan Resident
• Quality of letter – Describe your career and study goals.  Experience and learning in coping with a mental illness may also be included.  The letter should be no more than three, double-spaced, typed pages.
• References and interviews may be requested.

The Award Procedure:

The selection committee retains the right to make the award prior to the commencement of studies, during the study period or upon successful completion of the course/degree.

Application Deadline – August 15^th, 2011

All applications and inquiries should be forwarded to:

Schizophrenia Research Foundation

Saskatchewan Inc.

Box 305  Regina, SK  -  S4P 3A1

Telephone: (306) 584-2620

The Schizophrenia Societies across Canada have come together in a collaborative venture to raise awareness of schizophrenia and psychosis.

On May 24, 2011 we want to paint the country purple!  We ask that you wear purple to show unity in bringing awareness to schizophrenia and to show support  for those affected by the illness.  

Joining in is one of Toronto’s most important monuments which will also be showing support!  On Tuesday evening, the CN Tower will be lit purple in support of the 1 in 100 people in Canada who are living with schizophrenia.

Click on the Canada Helps Logo on our website….. www.schizophrenia.sk.ca to make a donation to the programs and services that we provide to Saskatchewans’ people.

Saturday May 7th, 2011

BBQ, Prizes and Start line:

United Way of Regina – 1440 Scarth Street

• 25 items around the city
• teams of 4
• 1 car
• 1 camera
• 3 hours

CAN YOU DO IT!!

pledge form

Come out and explore our wonderful city of Regina.  Have fun and help raise funds for our much needed programs and services during Mental Health Week.

• Step 1 – COLLECT DONATIONS

You will be suprised how quick and easy it is to get donations. Each team member is responsible for collecting $50 worth of donations to go toward your team registration of $200. For EVERY $50 you collect you get 1 more entry into our GRAND PRIZE DRAW .

• Step 2 – REGISTER

Before the event day, dont forget to register your team of 4 at the SSS Inc. Office (2123 Broad Street)

REGISTRATION BEGINS RIGHT NOW!! Registering entitles you to participate in the scavenger hunt and be entered for ALL of the great prizes.  GRAND PRIZE will be announced very soon….

But on the 7th of MAY, make sure that you have your collected donations with you and that all the personal information on theis form is complete.

• Step 3 – WE RACE, RAIN OR SHINE

Have a great time!!!

Make sure that your team has a working digital camera and bring it with you.  On Saturday May the 7th check your team in at the United Way of Regina at 11:00am! You will get a secret package with all the rules, maps, and questions at that time – race starts at 11:15 sharp!!

• Step 4 – THE LAST STEP

 You’ve races for schizophrenia and had a wonderful time.  Follow up on any donations not already collected and bring them to the sss Office at 2123 Broad Street, Regina no later than May 20, 2011.

pledge form

POSTER

Regina Chapter of the Schizophrenia Society will be having the

Annual General Meeting: Monday May 16th, 2011

United Way Building – 1440 Scarth Street

Sandwich Buffet – 6:30pm

Meeting – 7:00pm

Guest Speaker – David Nelson: Executive Director CMHA Sask. Division

for more information call 584-2620

In the midst of January CBC radio show “The Current” did a week long segment on mental health.  These great shows were capped off with a  call in show hoasted by Steven Page from Barenaked Ladies.

The phone lines were jammed, and even before they went off the air, the inbox was overflowing with more stories, and feedback.  Anna Maria Tremonti, Dr. David Goldbloom and Steven Page were on air for more than five straight hours, fielding calls live in every time zone – resulting in five different shows … one for each time zone.  The audio to all five can be found at this link:

http://www.cbc.ca/thecurrent/2011/01/13/taking-your-calls-on-mental-health—the-phone-in-edition/index.html

 And the podcast can be downloaded here:

 http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting/pastpodcasts.html?8#ref8

Well worth the listen!!

You are invited to attend the Schizophrenia Society of Canada and the Schizophrenia Society of Newfoundland’s national conference, “Social Inclusion: Well Beyond Recovery”. The Conference will be hosted in St. John’s, Newfoundland from July 26-29, 2010.

Please see the attached document for more information.

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The Goal of the Scholarship offered by Eli Lilly Canada, is to help persons acquire the educational and vocational skills necessary to reintegrate into society, secure jobs and regain their lives.

Eligibility:

To be eligible for consideration for the scholarship, applicants must:

• Be diagnosed with a mental illness (e.g. schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, bipolar disorder)
• Be receiving medical treatment for the disease, including medication and psychiatric care
• An eligible person may apply every year for this scholarship but applications from new persons will be given higher priority.
• Complete an application package that includes:

1. A completed application form
2. A letter (no more than 3 double-spaced typed pages)
3. Recommendation forms from 2 references

Eligible programs include:

The scholarship is designed to offer financial assistance for a wide range of educational opportunities in which students work to attain a certificate or degree from an accredited institution.

• High School equivalency programs
• Community College, Trade or Vocational School programs
•  Bachelor or Graduate degrees

Non-credit, online or home study courses are not covered under the scholarship. 

Criteria:

The application will be judged by the following criteria:

• Completion of applicant requirements
• Be a Saskatchewan Resident
• Quality of letter – Describe your career and study goals.  Experience and learning in coping with a mental illness may also be included.  The letter should be no more than three, double-spaced, typed pages.
• References and interviews may be requested.

The Award Procedure:

The selection committee retains the right to make the award prior to the commencement of studies, during the study period or upon successful completion of the course/degree.

Application Deadline – August 15, 2010

All applications and inquiries should be forwarded to:

Schizophrenia Research Foundation

Saskatchewan Inc.

Box 305  Regina, SK  -  S4P 3A1

Telephone: (306) 584-2620

Please download the application form from the link below:

Scholarship application form 2010[pdf)(1]

We invite you to please join us for a day of learning, as we talk about issues that affect all families that are touched by mental illness.

The 2010 Joint Conference of the Schizophrenia Society of Saskatchewan Inc. and Canadian Mental Health Association (Saskatchewan Division) will be:

Friday June 11th, 2010 at the West Harvest Inn. 4025 Albert Street. Regina, Sk

Keynote speaker: Steven J. Onken, Ph.D. is an associate professor at the University of Hawai’i in Mynoa, USA as well as the principle investigator for the U.S. National Mental Health Research Project for the Development of Recovery Facilitating System Performance Indicators. This project is focused on constructing performance measurement tools and educational materials that assist service systems in implementing a recovery-focused, evidence-based delivery system.

Registration Brochures and Posters are available on-line at Canadian Mental Health Association http://www.cmhask.com/ and Schizophrenia Society of Saskatchewan Inc. offices.

Please call the SSS Inc. provincial office for more information 584-2620 or

To register CMHA at 525-5601 of toll free in Saskatchewan :

1-800-461-5483

This is a call to all members and member agencies of the Schizophrenia Society of Saskatchewan. We will be presenting the Dr. Lionel and Mrs. Mary Hastings Award for Recognition of Clinical Practice Excellence again this year at our Annual Conference and AGM that will be held in June of 2010. We are asking you, the membership, to nominate people you feel are deserving of this award. Please submit your nominations to the Provincial Office before May 5th 2010. Application forms are available on line at our website www.schizophrenia.sk.ca and from the provincial office.

What is the Purpose of the Dr. Lionel and Mrs. Mary Hastings Award?

This award recognize an individual who demonstrates extra-ordinary compassion, dedication and effective helping skills on a consistent basis in their professional role in the provision of services for individuals and families with schizophrenia.

Who is eligible?

Professional mental health services provider’s who meet the criteria as stated in “purpose” of this award.

Who can nominate a candidate?

A member from the chapter/branch, provincial organizations or anyone else may nominate or this award.

How do I Nominate a Candidate?

In addition to completing the form (which can be obtained through the SSS office or on line at www.schizophrenia.sk.ca ) the nominator must provide a detailed description of the achievements (500-1000 words) covering the following:

(1) What made this an outstanding achievement for your nominee, giving background factors

and/or circumstances, the way it was carried out and the obstacles overcome.

(2) Indicate encouragement and training provided.

(3) Examples of leadership and dedication provided.

(4) Indicate how this exceptional achievement/contribution can be applied elsewhere.

Nominations to be received at the S.S.S. Provincial Office no later than

May 5th 2010.

Applications available at the SSS Office 306-584-2620

This is a call to all members and member agencies of the Schizophrenia Society of Saskatchewan. We will be presenting the RAYS OF HOPE AWARD again this year at our Annual Conference and AGM that will be held in June of 2010. We are asking you, the membership, to nominate people you feel are deserving of this award. Please submit your nominations to the Provincial Office before May 5th 2010. Application forms are available on line at our website www.schizophrenia.sk.ca and from the provincial office.

What is the purpose of the Rays of Hope Award?

This award is established by the Schizophrenia Society of Saskatchewan (SSS) to recognize, from time to time, those individuals or groups, who in spite of the discrimination associated with this illness, have made an exceptional contribution either in a volunteer capacity or through excellence in their professionalism to the cause and cure of schizophrenia.

Who is Eligible?

Any member of a chapter/branch, provincial or national organization, the SSS board, or any professional who has made an exceptional contribution to the cause and cure of schizophrenia.

Who can nominate a candidate?

· A member from the chapter/branch, provincial organizations or anyone else may nominate for this award.

· Salaried staff of the SSS or any of its chapter/branches may not nominate or be nominated for this award.

· Sponsors may not nominate more than one candidate in this category.

· Sponsors may not nominate members of their own family.

· Members of the award committee may not nominate anyone or be nominated as a candidate.

How do I Nominate a Candidate?

In addition to completing the form (which can be obtained through the SSS office or on line at www.schizophrenia.sk.ca ) the nominator must provide a detailed description of the achievements (500-1000 words)

covering the following:

(1) What made this an outstanding achievement for your nominee, giving background factors and/or circumstances, the way it was carried out and the obstacles overcome.

(2) Indicate encouragement and training provided.

(3) Examples of leadership and dedication provided.

(4) What resources were generated (human and/or

financial).

(5) Indicate how this exceptional achievement/contribution can be applied elsewhere.

(6) When the achievement was initiated and completed.

All entries must be received no later than May 5th, 2010

Applications available from the SSS Inc office at 306-584-2620.